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Trevon Burns

Maurepas,Louisiana

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in heavy equipment operation and welding, notably at Ascension Parish public works and Encore Boat Works. Proven ability to multitask and troubleshoot effectively, ensuring safety and efficiency. Recognized for meticulous equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols, contributing to a significant reduction in operational incidents.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Switchman

PSC
04.2025 - Current
  • Switch and remove railcars for shipment and loading.
  • Participated in daily safety meetings to discuss the days tasks and the hazards associated with each task. Along with the chemicals involved and how to respond to a potential leak or release.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ascension Parish Department of Public Works
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Operated boom mower tractor to maintain road sides, ditches, and all other Ascension parish property.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.

Lead Welder

Encore Boat Works
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Fabricated and welded aluminum boats
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded parts, to achieve required configurations and positions.

Landscape Foreman

Earthworks Pro Landscape
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Designed, installed, maintained, and repaired, irrigation and drainage systems for residential and commercial properties.
  • Operated skid steers, tractors, and lawn mowers.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.

Aluminum Welder

Simoneaux Wind
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Fabricated and welded custom boats
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.

Pipefitter Helper

Turner Industries LLC
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted with fabrication of new piping systems and their associated valves and supports.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Measured, cut, grinded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maurepas High
Maurepas, LA
05-2018

Skills

  • [Equipment] operation
  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • High mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Timeline

Switchman

PSC
04.2025 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ascension Parish Department of Public Works
09.2024 - 04.2025

Lead Welder

Encore Boat Works
08.2023 - 07.2024

Landscape Foreman

Earthworks Pro Landscape
07.2021 - 01.2023

Aluminum Welder

Simoneaux Wind
09.2020 - 06.2021

Pipefitter Helper

Turner Industries LLC
09.2019 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Maurepas High
Trevon Burns